Poets born on March 7

Take a focused look at the poets born on March 7. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1998 Amanda Gorman

  Amanda Gorman is an American poet and activist renowned for addressing social justice issues—such as racial equality, feminism, and marginalization—through her eloquent poetry. She gained international recognition as the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history when she performed her poem "The Hill We Climb" at President Joe Biden's inauguration in 2021. [bio]